GRE Word List
ROUSING
giving rise to excitement : stirring
The meaning of the word rousing is giving rise to excitement : stirring.
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|---|---|
| boorish | resembling or befitting a rude or insensitive person : resembling or befitting a boor |
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| impetuous | marked by impulsive vehemence or passion |
| dwindle | to become steadily less : shrink |
| vertex | the top of the head |
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